Today, Tuesday, November 30, sees face coverings again become compulsory on public transport and in shops as part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant in the UK.
Face coverings are now also compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers.
Take a look at these eight photos of people across Sunderland wearing facemasks.
Take a look at these eight photos of people across Sunderland wearing facemasks.
5. Shoppers
Face coverings are also compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers.
Photo: Kevin Brady
6. Public transport
Metro operator Nexus is urging travellers to comply with the new rules.
Photo: Kevin Brady
7. Staying safe
The new rules apply to travel on all modes of public transport - on board all trains, buses and ferries and at stations and interchanges.
Photo: Kevin Brady
8. Mandatory face coverings
The new covid rules came into force today, November 30 2021.
Photo: Kevin Brady